Lineway UK provides photoluminescent solution for Liverpool’s highways decarbonisation goal

Lineway UK has completed the installation of glow-in-the-dark line markings in Liverpool as part of the city’s drive to decarbonise its road network.

Commissioned through the ADEPT Live Labs 2 scheme, the project aims to reduce the environmental impact of the city’s roads.

Lineway was tasked with proving the effectiveness of their innovative photoluminescent line marking paint across an unlit pedestrianised route through Everton Park,  The route was mixed-use, and included a two-way cycle lane and footpath. The aim of the project was to increase safety for users and make it easier for them to navigate at night. Commissioned by ADEPT, Liverpool City Council, and the Department for Infrastructure, the project was delivered in collaboration with Markex Ltd’s Managing Director, Joshua Peatfield and line marking specialist, Simon.

Ash Kejriwal, Founder of Lineway UK commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled and privileged to be a part of Live Labs 2 scheme for Liverpool City Council. We hope this installation will change perspectives. Special mention to Alexis Magne at Colas and Pam McGuinness at Liverpool City Council for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this special project.”

LuminoKrom’s glow-in-the-dark line marking paint, available in the UK exclusively through Lineway UK, works through a natural phenomenon called photoluminescence, which exploits the venerable energy of solar radiation, allowing the paint to store surrounding light during the day and return it in the form of diffused luminosity at night.

The technology offers a solution for stretches of roadway where installing lighting may not be preferable due to cost, speed, or environmental concerns. The installation is one of a range of new solutions being tested to help decarbonise construction and maintenance across the whole lifecycle of the local highways network across the city.

LuminoKrom glow-in-the-dark line marking paint is fully licensed for use on UK roads and has been tried and tested across more than 300 projects spanning Europe to North America and Africa. 

The paint provides a low environmental impact and anti-slip properties, enhanced visibility and road user safety, offers significant time and cost savings versus installing additional street furniture, and has been successfully tested to EN 1436:2018 road marking specifications.